Daniel Levy believes his impact at Tottenham Hotspur will only be fairly judged once he is gone | OneFootball

Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy is convinced that his impact at the club will only be fairly judged once he is no longer calling the shots.

The 63-year-old is the longest-serving chairman in the Premier League, having taken up the position at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium club in 2001.

Most Spurs fans have been calling for his head for several years, but it does not appear he is leaving anytime soon.

Tottenham left White Hart Lane for their current stadium in 2019, and it is widely regarded as one of the best grounds in the world. He insists other clubs are now trying to copy Spurs.

“I think it’s one of those situations – when I’m not here, I’m sure I’ll get the credit,” Levy told Gary Neville on The Overlap.

“When you come here and look at this wonderful building (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium), and the fact that other clubs are now trying to copy what we’re doing, that should be a sign that maybe we did do something bold, and something right.

“The construction of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is my greatest achievement, and I’m not doing it again. This stadium is a symbol of Tottenham Hotspur on the global map.

“I think it’s fantastic for the local community – the employment that we’re creating because of this stadium.

“We’re very conscious that we want this area to improve economically, and the activity that this stadium brings is very significant for locals.”

The multi-purpose stadium features the world’s first dividing, retractable football pitch, which reveals a synthetic turf field underneath for National Football League (NFL) games, concerts and other events.

It helps to generate income and provides jobs for those around the area, and its construction is something Levy got right as chairman of the club.

Spurs are also reportedly in talks over the naming rights of the stadium, as it has been without a sponsor since it opened.

Tottenham have been holding out for a deal worth around £25 million per annum for 15 years, and a Saudi Arabian entity are the front-runners to secure the deal.